LindseyLohan wrote:
Picked up my bike from the River Market shop.
I'm happy, took a while but I can understand because it is probably their busy season.
I told them to fix anything they thought needs fixing. Only got me for $160. Fixed some electrical issues, added horn, checked the points and diagnosed that the choke was sticking. Said the carbs could probably use a cleaning but not a big problem. He also wanted to put a new battery in it but understood how badly I wanted it for the weekend and let me take it home. I also walked in about 10 minutes after closing as Mark was walking out the door and he stopped to put together the invoice and run my debit card. Very personable compared to most vehicular repair shops I've been to.
I told him I might be coming back to get 4-1 headers and a carb job next.
FYI, Mark said he is selling accessories (apparel and such) dirt cheap to get his numbers up with the suppliers. The only downside is you have to pick from catalogs. He said he is selling some leather jackets that retail for $450 bucks for $60 bucks. Not big on leathers ... he mentioned the brand, but I forgot.
Point being, give them a try if you need something...
I need another leather jacket like I need another hole in my head...but its a weakness - I'll check it out!
Plunk down $40 on a Battery Tender or Battery Tender jr. Your bike batteries will last 5 times as long - trust me!
I just replaced the original battery on my 2002 Electra Glide last fall. (5 + years) Compare that to 1-2 years without a tender.
Sure bike batteries are only $60-$90, (well, Harley batteries) but the more you can spread the money over a longer period, the better off you'll be!
Stick one on, let the pigtail drape out somewhere where it won't get tangled up in spokes, belt/chain or, in my case, rest against very hot exhaust and melt black plasticky stuff on your pipes and make you stop because you think your bike is on fire...right, well!
Sportster
...been thru 3 pigtails so far - you'd think i get it!
